Maple Leafs Back in Win Column as Matthews, McKenna & Bobrovsky DELIVER | Marchenko vs. Knies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally snapped their losing streak— but have they really turned the corner? Toronto bounced back with a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, ending a three-game skid with strong performances from Auston Matthews, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Nick Paul. Gavin McKenna also came through with the go-ahead goal as the Leafs found a way to get back into the win column.

David Morassutti breaks down what went right, why the victory is an important step forward, and why Toronto still has work to do at five-on-five. The Leafs were outplayed at even strength for stretches, particularly in the third period, making Bobrovsky's performance and the team's special-teams success even more important.

Plus, the Leafs head to Columbus for a matchup featuring two major storylines: Kirill Marchenko facing his former team and Matthew Knies taking on Toronto for the first time since the blockbuster trade.

In this episode:

• Leafs snap the losing streak: What changed against San Jose, and can Toronto build on the 3-1 victory?
• Sergei Bobrovsky delivers: Why David considers this the goaltender's best performance as a Leaf and why the team needs more outings like this.
• Auston Matthews is rolling: Matthews records a goal and two assists, reaching 16 points through his first 10 games.
• Gavin McKenna comes through: The young forward scores the go-ahead goal and continues making an impact in his rookie season.
• Nick Paul makes his case: A strong two-way performance, important penalty-killing work and nearly 19 minutes of ice time make him a key contributor.
• The five-on-five problem remains: Toronto still gave up too many dangerous chances. Can the Leafs tighten up defensively while keeping their special teams rolling?
• Marchenko vs. Knies: The Leafs visit Columbus for the first meeting between the former teammates' new clubs. Can Marchenko make an impact against his old team, and how will Knies respond?
• Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets preview: Anthony Stolarz is expected to start. David outlines the keys to winning the second game of the back-to-back.

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